Exodus 20:5-7

Living Bible

⁵ You must never bow or worship it in any way; for I, the Lord your God, am very possessive. I will not share your affection with any other god!

“And when I punish people for their sins, the punishment continues upon the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of those who hate me; ⁶ but I lavish my love upon thousands of those who love me and obey my commandments.

⁷ “You shall not use the name of Jehovah your God irreverently,^[a] nor use it to swear to a falsehood. You will not escape punishment if you do.